delimit_social_daemon

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Describes side effects (action='start'/'stop' mutate daemon state) and internal calls to ai.social_daemon.* methods. With no annotations, additional details about daemon behavior (scans, deduplicates, emits emails) provide good transparency.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Multi-paragraph but every sentence adds value; front-loaded with purpose, then usage, then contrast, then side effects. No unnecessary words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given single simple parameter, presence of output schema, and rich behavioral context in description, all necessary information is covered (purpose, usage, side effects, internal calls).

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and description already documents the action parameter. Description adds no new meaning beyond enumerating values already in schema directive.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states the tool controls the social sensing daemon (start/stop/status) and distinguishes from sibling delimit_social_target (one-shot scan). Verb+resource with specific scope.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly provides when to use and when NOT to use, naming alternatives (delimit_social_target, delimit_notify_inbox). Includes sibling contrast.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.